Keeway Arn 150 - not dependably keeping a charge

Hi.

Keeway scooters usually do not have kickstand switch. Check if there is one just in case. If there is kickstand switch bypass it.

Check fuel switch, fuel filter and hose.

Try starting with no fuel cap.

Check and replace spark plug.

Check carburetor oil and oil tube.

Check carburetor mixture and idle settings.

The carburetor needle may be clogged in some case the carb must be disassembled to clean part or regulate needle height. Unscrew the discharging fuel screw for the carburetor and check if there is fuel flow. If fuel flows test the ignition wiring , CDI and coils in the magneto.

I do not have the service manual for this scooter.

Here a service manual for a Keeway ARN 150, similar to Flash

Check the service manual tests and diagnostics are the same and wiring diagram is similar.

Regards.

Ginko

I had one on my bike. just disconnected the wires.. and it was fine.. it is under the seat.

http://www.keeway.co.nz/

you have a bad ignition switch only thing that turns battery power on to rest of bike the way to check is to unplug the ignition an leave it un plugged an see if battery still drains there should be nothing hot but the main wires to ignition unless you have bag lights or radio hope that helps you to keep riding

check for a small brass screw on the carb. if it is on the filter side it is a air adjust screw, turn it out to lean out the carb. if it is on the intake side, it is a fuel adjust screw, screw it out to make it richer. the easiest way to adjust is to turn it slowly one way or another until you get the highest idle without touching the throttle, then adjust back down with the idle adjust screw.

most likely a short in the wiring, but a good idea is to fist confirm that the battery is being drained, disconnect the negative battery cable and connect the black lead of a amp meter to the negative terminal of the battery and the red lead to the negative battery cable, now, with the key in the off position the amp meter should read 0, if not your going to have to have lots of patience finding that short, but try to work in a systematic and organized way... wish u luck

If you did not prep the bike for winter storage with Sta-Bil in your gas you might have some clogged carb problems You say this is a scooter but the description at top calls it a motorcycle. If it's a scoot then your engine and carb are underneath all that plastic your sittin' on.If it's a motorcycle your carb is right behind the engine between ur legs. It has a rubber gas line connected to it. Get some starter fluid from your local auto parts store and spray a short burst into the air cleaner and then hit the starter button. It should start but if it won't sit there and idle youv'e got a plugged card idle jet...time for a mechanic....next year prep the bike and disconnect the battery and you won't have to buy a new one....Good Luck !!